Add 2/35 and 12/96
2/35 + 12/96 is 51/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
2/35 = 2 × 96/35 × 96 = 192/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
12/96 = 12 × 35/96 × 35 = 420/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
192/3360 + 420/3360 = 192 + 420/3360 = 612/3360 - 612/3360 simplified gives 51/280
- So, 2/35 + 12/96 = 51/280
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/35+12/96 2/35+24/96 2/70+12/96 6/35+12/96 2/35+36/96 10/35+12/96 2/35+60/96 14/35+12/96 2/35+84/96